[jeffw_00]

Hi - we're heading for disney again in late august (last time summer '98).
Couple of questions

1) I thought Bob Sehlinger's Unofficial Guide was published/updated 3 times per year - the newest I can find is August 2001 - and I can't find his website - any ideas on how to find a newer edition (or when it will be available?)

2) I have one day of park hopper tix from '98, but 2 are for 'child 3-9' and my kids are now older. I hear rumor that they can be upgraded (the tix, not the kids), any idea where I can get more info?

thanks
/j

[mickey]

Hey Jeff, welcome to Disneycentral!

1) I thought Bob Sehlinger's Unofficial Guide was published/updated 3 times per year - the newest I can find is August 2001 - and I can't find his website - any ideas on how to find a newer edition (or when it will be available?)

The unofficial guide is updated annually, usually in September or so. You can find a link on the front page to the newest version, 2002. The information from year to year really doesn't change, but the 2002 version has information on the new Animal Kingdom Lodge and a couple new rides throughout WDW.

I have one day of park hopper tix from '98, but 2 are for 'child 3-9' and my kids are now older. I hear rumor that they can be upgraded (the tix, not the kids), any idea where I can get more info?

I would assume that they would just let you pay the difference at any guest services window. They probably would be refreshed with your honesty because most people would just use the passes even though their kids were older. I would call the WDW general information or Travel Company to get an official answer. General information (407) 824-4321, WDW Travel Company (407) 828-3232. Let us know what they say. Someone else here might know the answer as well.

[jeffw_00]

well - thanks, but I wanted to read about the new ticketing system (where you get a ticket and comeback later), any new rides, 2002 park changes, any new disincentives the Mouse has put in place for the crime of staying off-park.

The local bookstore said a new edition was due in July, I'm going in Aug. are you sure about Sept?

thanks!
/j

[mickey]

Jeff

You are in luck. Most of that information you are looking for can be found right here on DisneyCentral. Just browse the forum and you will find what you are looking for.

According to Frommers, the publishers of the book, they give this information about the 2002 version:

Retail Price: $16.99
Status: Available
ISBN: 0-7645-6421-8
Publication Date: 8/2001
Pages: 816

My recolection from last year is that it didn't hit Amazon.com until the first week of September. The 2002 version has all of the information you are looking for, with the exception of the security issues, since it was published prior to September 11. I will let you know if I can find anything else out.

[jeffw_00]

thanks - i guess they know better than the bookstore lady - the publish date is very close to
when we leave - maybe I ought to grab last years' and follow up with info from here....

THANKS!
/j

[mickey]

Make sure you buy the 2002 version, it has most of the updated information you are seeking. The 2001 version is nearly 20 months old.

[jeffw_00]

yes - was looking at '2002' version - published august 2001

thanks
/j

[lopo]

Regarding the children's tickets: we encountered this, too. Just bring your tickets to guest services at whatever park you are visiting first. They will let you turn in those tickets and credit the remaining day(s) to new tickets that they'll issue to you. Of course, you will have to pay the price difference. I t only takes a few minutes though.